Respiratory Therapist WEEKEND NIGHTS - Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics
Wanaque, NJ 07420
About the Job
WEEKEND NIGHT THERAPISTS NEEDED
The Phoenix Center for Rehab & Pediatrics is a 227 bed skilled nursing facility located in Haskell, NJ. We are looking for devoted and caring Part-Time Respiratory Therapists to work weekends 7 PM – 7 AM Shift.
This is the perfect position for someone who is ready to take on a new and exciting role and whose available schedule is limited to weekends.
Our Respiratory Therapists examine, diagnose, and treat our residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary diseases.
Responsibilities as a Respiratory Therapist:
- Interview and examine residents with breathing difficulties
- Consult with doctors and nursing staff to develop and modify resident treatment plan
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity
- Use equipment to administer oxygen to the resident to assist with breathing
- Connect residents who cannot breathe to a ventilator
- Educate residents on how to use the equipment and medication
- Monitor a resident’s response to medication and alter when needed
- Regularly check on residents and equipment
Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist
- Must have BLS
- Must be a RRT
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Must be patient and sensitive to resident needs
- Must be able to work every weekend
- Must be fully vaccinated for Covid
The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.
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